Archive for the ‘Indonesia’ Category
Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2012 Promises to be the Biggest Show in 8 Years
The biggest jazz festival yet in its 8 years history, and one of the largest in the world, the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2012, is about to take on the Metropolitan capital of Indonesia by storm, drawing crowds not only from the city but also from throughout the archipelago and neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. [...]
January 25, 2012
Posted in: Indonesia
Bali Earthquake Update
Following an earthquake that was felt in Bali, Indonesia, at 10:55 local time today, and which was followed by an aftershock in the afternoon, Bali Hotels Association (BHA) would like to issue the following information.
October 14, 2011
Posted in: Bali, Indonesia
KU DE TA in Bali, Indonesia – Where the World Comes to Party
KU DE TA remains the benchmark for stylish celebration as Bali’s 2011 high season comes to an end. As the waves rolled in, the party rolled on at KU DE TA during this year’s high season in beautiful Bali. In its eleventh year at the pinnacle of the island’s luxury music, party and dining scene, [...]
September 15, 2011
Posted in: Bali, Indonesia
A Concert for the Komodo Dragon Rallies Worldwide Support for Preservation Takes Place in Bali Indonesia on July 30, 2011
On Saturday night, starting from 1800 hours on July 30, 2011, Bali’s famous Kuta Beach will throb with the beats of a special concert dedicated to Komodo, the living legend of Flores. The concert is an important part of the “Komodo: The Real Wonder of the World” campaign that was launched on July 1 at [...]
July 11, 2011
Posted in: Bali, Indonesia
Indonesia Hoping Visit by Richard Gere will Boost Tourism
Popular Hollywood Actor, Richard Gere, will visit Borobudur, Indonesia’s imposing 9th century Buddhist monument in Central Java, from June 25-27 this month. Himself a devout Buddhist, Richard Gere will be accompanied by his wife, Carey Lowell, and son, Homer James Jigme.
June 20, 2011
Posted in: Indonesia
Indonesia to build first ecotourism village in the world – Ecotourism village will be located near Prambanan Temple
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia – Habitat for Humanity Indonesia today announced it is partnering with Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) to create Habitat’s first eco-tourism village of more than 420 homes and guest accommodations near some of Indonesia’s most picturesque ancient temples. The development will take place in the village of Soran, located near the famous Prambanan [...]
January 21, 2011
Posted in: Environment, Indonesia
All Foreign Surfers in the Mentawai Indonesia Tsunami reported safe
Nine Australian surfers who were in the Mentawai seas when the 7.2 RS earthquake hit the region on Monday, 25 October at 21.40 hrs (West Indonesia Time), – were found to be safe, said the Head of the Regional Disaster Mitigation Center of West Sumatra, Hermansyah.
October 29, 2010
Posted in: Indonesia
Many dead in Indonesia tsunami
Oct 28, 2010 – Rescuers searching islands ravaged by a tsunami off western Indonesia fear the death toll of more than 330 is likely to climb because hundreds of missing people may have been swept away, an official said Thursday. Elsewhere in Indonesia, villagers held a mass burial for some of the 33 people killed [...]
October 28, 2010
Posted in: Indonesia
Indonesian island of Sumatra hit by massive earthquake, tsunami alert issued
A tsunami alert has been issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The quake’s epicentre was 204km (127 miles) northwest of Sibolga on Sumatra’s coast, at a depth of nearly 48km, the US Geological Survey said.
April 7, 2010
Posted in: Indonesia
New rules introduced for visitors at Borobudur and Prambanan temples in Indonesia
By Luc Citrinot, eTN | February, 2010 They are some of the best-known icons of Indonesia’s tourism. Borobudur – southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple – and Prambanan – Indonesia’s largest sacred site dedicated to Shiva – have for a long time been major attractions for international travelers. Both are listed as World Heritage Sites and [...]
March 1, 2010
Posted in: Indonesia